No one goes through life unscathed. According to the Jesus tradition, not even God. (More than that, especially not God!) What a paradoxical but welcome message! God is not distant and removed from pain, God empathizes with us in our wounds. On this second Sunday of Lent, Hayley encourages us toward the healing in embracing our woundedness. (Art by Gloria Ssali)
Read MoreToday's prayer guide gives us a place to put our feelings about the things that are outside of our control
Read MoreToday's prayer guide leads us in a self-reflection practice.
Read MoreToday's prayer guide helps us listen to our bodies, hearts, minds, and souls.
Read MoreToday's prayer guide is a practice in praying for others.
Read MoreToday's prayer guide leads us in a breathing prayer.
Read MoreToday's prayer guide leads us in a prayer often called "the Jesus prayer".
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The yearly rhythm of observing Lent (which began this week) gets us considering how "death and resurrection" or "loss and renewal" are the shape of life. After nearly a year of pandemic life, none of us have to be reminded that death and loss are a part of life. Kyle wonders if that means observing Lent might be particularly good for our souls this year.
Read MoreToday's prayer guide gives us a place to put our feelings about the things that are outside of our control
Read MoreToday's prayer guide leads us in a self-reflection practice.
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